Voting for the 2016 Student Government Association executive council will take place April 19 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. SGA senator elections are April 21, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eight students successfully petitioned for their executive office candidacy, and SGA campaigning officially began Thursday, April 7. Unlike 2015, […]
Author: Lauren Henley
Chase Rice wins S.O.L.O. vote for Spring 2016
For the 2016 spring S.O.L.O. concert, ‘country music maverick’ and the currently nominated ACM New Male Vocalist of the year, Tennessee Tech students voted Chase Rice the No. 1 choice for the country music genre. The concert will be held at the Hooper Eblen Center April 5 at 7 p.m. […]
Tech to offer more degree programs with new doctoral university classification
In 2015, Tennessee Tech celebrated its 100th year anniversary, but 2016 has already brought just as much celebration with another university milestone. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education now classifies Tech as a doctoral institution. “This new classification adds to the momentum we are experiencing toward adding tremendous […]
‘The Hunting Ground’ sheds light on campus rape epidemic
I cringe every time I hear the word “rape.” In my culture as a college student in my 20s, I have been discouraged from talking about or even referring to rape. I have always thought rape is something to be embarrassed about. But as of Tuesday, Sept. 29, my entire […]
Tech Activities Board implements changes for centennial Homecoming
For Tennessee Tech University’s 100th year as a college, the Tech Activities Board has changed and added new events to further celebrate the centennial year. The theme for Tech’s Homecoming week will be “Happy birthday, TTU!” Many organizations enter Homecoming events to compete for trophies and prize money. This year, […]
TAB and ROTC dive into new event
The Tech Activities Board will present Tennessee Tech’s first “Dive-In movie” at the Fitness Center’s pool Thursday, Sept. 17. A free showing of “Jaws” will begin at 8 p.m. on a screen provided by TAB and ROTC with the National Guard. Light snacks will be available for students on the […]
